Marais - Pièces de viole du second livre
Catalog Number: BIS909
This album presents music from Marin Marais’s Second Book of Pièces de viole (1701), performed by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola and friends. A master of the viola da gamba, Marais combines technical brilliance with expressive depth, ranging from courtly dances to the emotional Tombeau pour Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe and inventive variations on La Folia.
Marais - Pièces de viole du second livre
This recording showcases selected works from Marin Marais’s Second Book of Pièces de viole (1701), capturing the rich variety and emotional nuance of French Baroque music. As court musician to Louis XIV, Marais brought the viola da gamba to its peak, blending technical innovation with expressive artistry. The album features elegant dance suites, characterful pieces like Cloches ou carillon, the poignant Tombeau pour Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe, and a dazzling set of La Folia variations that demonstrate his unmatched inventiveness. Performed with historical insight and vivid musicality by Markku Luolajan-Mikkola and collaborators.
Published date
1998-06-30
Number of discs
1
Channels
stereo:16:2.0
Made in Sweden since 1999. In collaboration with Textalk.
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